807 So. 2d 987 - Stokes v. Oster Development, Inc.’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “Before undertaking any repair himself or instituting any action for breach of warranty, the owner shall give the builder written notice, by registered or certified mail, within one year after knowledge of the defect, advising him of all defects and giving the builder a reasonable opportunity to comply with the provisions of this Chapter. The builder shall give the owner written notice of the requirements of this Chapter at the time of the closing.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. 921 So. 2d 963 - Carter v. Duhe · 848 So. 2d 115 - Ory v. AVI Const., Inc.

2. “The NHWA was introduced by the legislature to “promote commerce in Louisiana by providing clear, concise and mandatory warranties for the purchasers and occupants of new homes in Louisiana,” and the act sets out “the exclusive remedies, warranties, and peremptive periods as between builder and owner relative to home construction.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 179 So. 3d 908 - Campo v. Sternberger

3. “means the date that legal title to a home is conveyed to its initial purchaser or the date the home is first occupied, whichever occurs first. The Orys purchased the home from A.V.I., which built the home, upon completion of construction. It is evident from the evidence in the record that they meet the definition of”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 848 So. 2d 115 - Ory v. AVI Const., Inc.